Tuesday, 1 April 2014

How to Solve LNK File Extension Problem

Solve .lnk Extension Problem

A month ago, a problem occurs in my laptop that when I was
trying to open my Outlook PST file. I can't access that file, when I search
reasons for its problem then I came to knew that its file Extension changed to
.lnk.

Then I tried lots of option to change its original extension (.PST) but
can't achieve. Then I search for possible solution then I came to knew about
solution that helps me in recovery of my original PST file. Before going to
solution, let's have a look at LNK file extension.

What is LNK File

LNK stands for Link. Lnk is primarily the file extension for
shortcut file in Microsoft Window. Lnk files are executable file with their associated program.
LNK file extension is hidden even when disable hide file extension option. Lnk
files cause original related file to acquire lnk file extension. Recognize Lnk
file is very simple as if when the icon of the application become blank or
adapt other icon rather than original , then there are more chances that file
become lnk.

What happen when file become lnk

Lnk files does not let the user to access file data, rather
it execute the file. All shortcut file become lnk because a user choice folder
is created in the registry of the system.

Solution to remove lnk File Extension

Whenever user faces problem, of not able to access its doc, docx,
Outlook pst, ppsx file as these file become lnk. So there is nothing to worry
for the user as original file format can be retrieve back by following these
steps:

Click on Start button, then click
Run and then write "regedit" without double quotes.Click Ok.

Then select "HKEY_CURRENT_USER"

Click on "Software"
in HKEY_CURRENT_USER

Click on "MicroSoft"

Then Click "Windows"

Click "Current Version"

Click "Explorer"

Click "FileExts"

Click ".lnk"

Delete "UserChoice

By following all this steps user can remove .lnk file extension of the entire short cut folder.